WHICHAWAY | ANTAR CTICA2020

This luxury 7-night adventure takes you into the heart of Antarctica to see the Emperor Penguins. Then it’s off to the bottom of the Earth - the South Pole!

PR IC E P E R P E R SON: U S$92 ,50 0

After the trials and confinement of Covid-19, there can be no better placethan Antarctica to escape, reflect, and reignite your passion to explore.

With limited group size, strict bio-security measures and the naturally inert landscape, Antarctica is one of the safest places to visit in 2020 and beyond.

33º 56’ 29” S 18º 27’ 40” E

START POINTC APE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Often tipped as one of the most beautiful cities in the world,

Cape Town is home to award-winning vineyards and stunning

ocean vistas.

We will host a safety briefing the day before your scheduled

flight where our staff will explain all kit requirements, assist

with any last-minute preparations and update you as to the

latest weather forecasts in Antarctica.

GEOGRAPHIC SOUTH POLE

WHICHAWAY CAMPEMPEROR PENGUIN COLONY

CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA

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Atlantic

Ocean

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Indian

Ocean

Weddell Sea

Bellingshausen Sea

WOLF’S FANG RUNWAY

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F L IGH T TO WOLF ’S FANG,

ANTARCTICA : 5 hours

F L IGH T TO EMPEROR PENGUINS :

2 .5 ho urs

F L IGH T TO SOUTH POLE :

7 ho ur s

FLIGHTS

TRAVELSOUTH AFRICA TO ANTAR C TIC A

We travel in uncompromised comfort across the mighty Southern Ocean in a

Gulfstream private jet. During the 5-hour flight, the African night turns to day as

we soar over thousands of icebergs and pass into 24 hours of continuous sunshine.

Destination: Wolf’s Fang Runway.

CL ICK TO V IEW LANDING ON WOLF ’S FAN G BLUE ICE RUN WAY

71º 39’ 43” S 9º 29’ 03” E

WOLF’S FANG RUNWAY Our runway is overlooked by one of the most magnificent and iconic

mountains on the entire continent, so named ‘Wolf’s Fang’ by the early

Norwegian explorers. Once on the ground, you will be surrounded by

kilometer-high monoliths of rock that rise vertically from the ice.

After touching down in Antarctica, you will be transferred by our DC-3 Basler to our luxury camp.

Flight time: 30 minutes.

As part of our commitment to preserving Antarctica, all emissions from flights to, from and whilst

on the continent, are offset by fully accredited carbon-neutral schemes.

Gulfstream G550 Basler BT-67 Bell 412 Helicopter

70º 45’ 49” S 11º 36’ 59” E

WHICHAWAY CAMP

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“It is the most beautiful setting I have seen in all of my travels.” 

Lewis Pugh, OIG - UN Patron of the Oceans

Whichaway camp is totally unique and the perfect base from which to

start your adventure.

There are seven state-of-the-art sleeping pods that are heated and

designed for two people in each. At just over 6m (20ft) in diameter, they

are also spacious, with a writing desk, wash area and toilet.

For guests travelling separately, the room can be partitioned for privacy.

Shower pod

Bedroom with en suite

“Whichaway Camp offers the perfect balance betweenpolar functionality and luxury camp comfort.”

Rick Garratt, CEO, Home Choice

The rest of the camp comprises a shower pod, kitchen and three

centralised pods that make up the reception, lounge and dining room.

While the exterior is made from cutting-edge materials, the interior

has an old-world feel with rich textures. Here, our experienced team of

chefs, hosts and guides will take care of every detail, allowing you to

relax and enjoy your surroundings.

Dining RoomReceptionLoungeC L IC K TO V IE W V IDE O OF LOU NGE

The dining table accommodates 14 people and is

the ideal space to relive shared adventures and

enjoy fine food. Busy days exploring Antarctica

are sure to work up an appetite and hearty

breakfasts, elegant lunches and three-course

dinners will mean you are well-fed whilst staying

at the bottom of the world.

Dining Room

TRAVEL WITHIN ANTARCTICAWI T H THE DC-3 BASLER

The planes are equipped with the latest

avionics and ski-equipped for landing on snow

70º 38’ 16” S 8º 15’ 45” W

EMPEROR PENGUIN COLONY

At the beginning of the

adventure we fly 2 hours

along the coast to an

emperor penguin colony

of over 14,000 breeding

pairs and their newly

hatched chicks.

Tourists only rarely visit

this colony and, as a

consequence, the chicks

are unafraid of humans

and often waddle close

by. Ever mindful of our

duty to the Antarctic

environment, and in

keeping with the IAATO

guidelines, we keep our

impact on these regal

birds as low as possible,

never venturing closer

than 5m. Observing

this rare and secluded

wildlife spectacle from

a respectful distance

remains one of the

greatest thrills on earth.

CL ICK TO V IE W V IDE O OF E MP E R OR S“What a privilege to witness this wildlife phenomenon. The Emperor Penguins are almost mystical, it was incredible.”Rina Tham - Author of internationally published Lucky Number 9

90º South

THE GEOGRAPHIC SOUTH POLE

CL ICK TO S EE V IDEO OF SOUTH POLE

5 hours 5 hours2 hours 2 hours

It is a total of 2,400km from Whichaway

Camp to the South Pole. The first part

of the journey is a 5 hour flight to a

refueling stop at 83ºS. This flight ascends

rapidly to an altitude of approximately

3,000m and remains at that height for

the majority of the journey.

We stop for 1 hour to refuel and then

continue another 2 hours to the South

Pole itself. There is a true sense of

remoteness at this point where, for as

far as the eye can see, the white horizon

meets the pure blue sky.

The South Pole, the bottom of the earth

and the holy grail of early explorers.

At the designated marker there is no

more east, south or west on the planet,

only north, and you will be able to walk

around the world in just a few paces!

We fly back to our wilderness camp

at 83ºS to overnight. Join the select

few who have ever spent a night in the

beauty of the high polar plateau. You

will be well looked after as we experience

camping in one of the wildest places

on earth.

After a night spent as a true explorer, we

fly back to our main camp and celebrate

your momentous journey.

WHICHAWAY CAMP WHICHAWAY CAMP83ºS OVERNIGHT CAMP83ºS OVERNIGHT CAMP SOUTH POLE

“How surreal it was to stand at the bottom of the Earth and circumnavigate the globe in just a few steps.”Colonel Terry Virts - Former NASA Astronaut, Commander of the International Space Station

DAILY ACTIVITIES AT WHICHAWAY CAMP

With up to only 14 clients on each adventure and

professional polar explorers as your guides, the day’s

itineraries are tailored to each individual. Make your

choice from gentle treks and picnics overlooking the

ice waves, to more adrenaline-fuelled activities.

CL ICK TO V IEW V IDEO OF ICE TU NNE L

Between rugged mountain ranges and spectacular frozen waves of ice, our guides

will expand your horizons in this wonderland of adventure. Our philosophy is

simple – do as much or as little as you like. After all, it’s your adventure.

“It is not down on any map; true places never are.”Melville, Herman (1851) Moby-Dick

“Mother nature’s raw beauty was breathtaking. We interacted with her, trekking, climbing and venturing into the amazing tunnels of ice.”

Marshal Bernes, Guest (2018)

C L IE NTS : 1 4 MAX IMU M

F ITNE SS : NO SP E C IF IC LE V E L R E QU IR E D

FL IGH T TO ANTAR C TIC A : 5H R S

FL IGH T TO SOU TH P OLE : 7H R S E AC H WAY

P R IC E : $92 ,50 0 p p

“Every once in a while, I think of the penguins and the pole, Whichaway Camp, the food and the challenges I conquered. When my day gets beyond stressful... I smile!”

Karen Gosling, Guest (2018)

1. Safety briefing (return transfers

provided)

2. Return transfers for Antarctica flights.

3. Return flight to Antarctica

(inc. a 30kg baggage allowance).

4. All accommodation, food and drink

(including all alcohol) in Antarctica.

5. All guiding fees, support of field guides

and logistics staff.

6. The use of certain items of polar

clothing, as denoted on equipment list.

7. Payment by White Desert Ltd of a

‘Carbon Tax’ for offsetting emissions

created by all logistics associated with

Antarctic travel.

INCLUDED EXCLUDED1. Commercial flights to and from Cape Town,

South Africa.

2. Accommodation and meals whilst in

Cape Town.

3. Polar clothing (you will be sent a tailored

kit list in advance of your trip to assist you

with purchasing items if required).

4. Comprehensive insurance cover.

(White Desert staff can advise you as to

the appropriate cover required.)

5. Additional expenses incurred in Cape Town

due to any delay.

6. Additional baggage costs over the agreed

amount.

7. Cost of the use of a satellite phone whilst

in Antarctica.

Images courtesy of White Desert team, Kelvin Trautman, Terry Virts & Marko Prezelj

DAY SE V E N DAY E IGH T

FULL ITINERARYThis itinerary is entirely subject to weather conditions in Antarctica and is meant as a

day-by-day guide of what clients can expect. Exact dates and types of plane may vary.

White Desert will host a safety briefing in Cape Town.

This is where we will check all your polar clothing and

prepare you for your flight south.

DAY

BEFO RE

DEPART URE

** Please bear in mind that the South Pole is situated at an apparent altitude of 4,000m with an approximate ambient temperature of -25ºC. Those with pre-

conditions for altitude sickness should not choose this option. If you are unsure in any way, please contact White Desert for any advice or further information.

The penultimate day at

Whichaway introduces

guests to one of the

wonders of the oasis.

An adventurous hike

along a winding cliff

face affords guests

a breath-taking

aerial view of the

extraordinary sea

waves – ice that has

been folded over

millennia by constant

pressure from the

ocean. This challenging

hike, led by our

world-class mountain

guides ensuring

your safety at all

times, results in an

unforgettable day.

The flight out of

Antarctica will be the

last of your enduring

Antarctic memories

before you delve back

into the vibrant energy

of Africa. You will be

transferred to your

hotel where you will

have a chance to relax

and reflect on your

Antarctic adventure!

Settle into White

Desert’s ‘Whichaway

Camp’ and do as much

or as little as you like

each day. Activities

range from gentle treks

to the incredible ice

waves, summiting a

nunatak, ice climbing

and even abseiling!

DAY O NE DAY TWO DAY THREE DAY FOUR DAY F IV E * * DAY S IX

We will leave early

in the morning in the

DC-3 Basler plane. We

will fly across stunning

mountain ranges

before landing at 83º

South to refuel. You

will have a chance to

walk around the high

Polar Plateau before

continuing on to the

pole.

At the South Pole

itself, you will have lots

of time for photos and

a chance to stamp your

passport before flying

back to 83º South

to overnight on the

plateau.

We fly to Antarctica

(5 hours) and cross

thousands of icebergs

as we pass over the

Southern Ocean. During

the flight, we cross into

the polar circle and into

24 hours continuous

daylight. Landing

on the specialist

ice runway, you will

transfer to our camp

and go for a gentle trek

around the oasis.

After a night spent

camping, you will

be given a hearty

breakfast before

boarding the plane

once again for

the flight back to

Whichaway Camp. The

flight is the perfect

chance to appreciate

the immense scale of

Antarctica, before you

return to our camp

for a three-course

champagne dinner

to celebrate your

achievement.

We fly 2 hours across

Antarctica, providing

immense views of the

high Polar Plateau,

before landing at

the emperor penguin

colony. You will be

among the very

few who have ever

witnessed such a

spectacle, observing

the real-life stars

of “March of the

Penguins”.

We spend the day

exploring the ice

waves beneath our

camp, delving into

the series of ice

tunnels that are as

surreal as they are

beautiful.

You will meander back

to camp on an Arctic

Truck safari, winding

your way through the

snow and ice to an

incredible vantage

point where you can

take in the panoramic

view over the waves

that you have just

explored.

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